‘POSSIBLE PATHS’ exhibition, showcases former pupils of Levenmouth's local state schools, who have turned their passions into inspiring careers, whether close to home or far away. These include people who attended Levenmouth Academy, or its forbears Buckhaven High and Kirkland High.
The photographic project 'Possible Paths' explores themes of identity, self-esteem, place and employment through the medium of photography and sound. Environmental portraits include a wide range of people, in a diverse range of jobs with the shared identity of place and home. That is, a section of the Postcode KY8 in Fife. By presenting such relatable role models, 'Possible Paths' aims to broaden young people’s perceptions of the working world and empower them to find and follow their interests.
FOUNDER: Cate Gillon is a photographer who grew up in Kennoway, Fife. She has photographed people from David Attenborough to Barack Obama. For Leven's Possible Paths, she photographed First Minister, Henry McLeish, astrophysicist Dr. Amy Rankine, CEO Scott Macguire of Specialised, among others. Her passion for education and equal opportunity inspired the inclusive, community-participation project, ‘Possible Paths’.
COLLABORATION: Cate Gillon's photography workshops at Levenmouth Academy led pupils to research the jobs of former pupils around them. The young people then photographed alumni both on location and in school with a studio backdrop. In their own time, they captured streetscapes from their hometowns. The young photographers' images are hung alongside the professional portraits to create a collaborative exhibition worth visiting.
If you are interested in Cate facilitating a future Possible Paths project with your state school, please register your interest by emailing Cate via the envelope below.